Welcome to Sea Colony Tennis
PRO SHOP OPEN DAILY FROM 8 AM - 6 PM
39359 Racquet Ln, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 • 302.539.4488
2019 Tennis Resorts Online survey ranks Sea Colony in the Top 25 Resorts, Top 20 camps, & No. 4 for Best Resort Junior Programs
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Reserve a Court
Sea Colony Renters - Reserving Courts
Sea Colony Renters can reserve a court by coming into the Pro Shop with their guest badges. Renters are permitted to reserve a court up to 1 day in advance. Renters may not reserve courts over the phone or online.
Sea Colony Owners - Reserving Courts
Court Reserve is an online court reservation system for Sea Colony Homeowners only. Homeowners will be permitted to reserve a court up to 3 days in advance beginning at 12:30 pm.
Owners can register for a Court Reserve account by clicking here.
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ADULT TENNIS
Improve. Play. Repeat.
Clinics
September 12, 2021 - May 26, 2022
LIVE BALL CARDIO TENNIS | 8AM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
All levels - Fast-paced games to get your heart pumping.
$20 SC Homeowners/$25 Guests*
CARDIO TENNIS | 9AM
MONDAY - SATURDAY
All levels - Hit a ton of balls during this exhilarating cardiovascular workout.
$20 SC Homeowners/$25 Guests*
ADULT CLINIC
DAILY
1-hour instructional clinics that emphasize technique, shot selection and court positioning followed by games.
Intermediate - 10AM - Level 3.0-3.5
Advanced - 11AM - Level 4.0+ ONLY
$20 SC Homeowners/$25 Guests* per clinic
*Please note: There is a $3 drop-in fee for ALL clinic sign ups. To avoid the drop-in fee, register 1 day in advance.
JUNIOR TENNIS
Improve. Play. Repeat.
Clinics
September 12, 2021 - May 26, 2022
LITTLE HITTERS (ages 4-7) | 4:15-5pm
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY
Discover the FUNdamentals of tennis through drills and games.
$18 SC Homeowners/$20 Guests*
FUTURES (ages 8-12) | 5-6:15pm
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY
Learn techniques and strategy through drills and gameplay.
$27 SC Homeowners/$30 Guests*
TENNIS FOR TEENS (ages 13+) | 4-6pm
TUESDAY & THURSDAY
All levels welcome! Learn and improve match play performance with singles and doubles strategies.
$40 SC Homeowners/$45 Guests*
*Please note: There is a $3 drop-in fee for ALL clinic sign ups. To avoid the drop-in fee, register 1 day in advance.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Personalized Instruction. Year Round.
Private Lessons are fully customizable and can range from match play to mental toughness and strategy to stroke development.
Private Lessons are available 7 days a week!
Call 302-539-4488 to schedule yours today.
TENNIS LESSON RATES
Director of Tennis $90/hr
Assistant Director $85/hr
Senior Tennis Professional $80/hr
1/2 hour lessons are also available. The price is half the hourly rate. Private lessons available for ages 4+
Mental Toughness Coaching | $100
Through a variety of strategies and techniques such as self-talk, imagery, and cognitive-behavioral routines, you will take your game to the next level.
Coached by Director of Tennis, Thomas Johnston.
(Virtual Appointments also available, contact Pro Shop).
WORLD CLASS TENNIS INSTRUCTION
Sea Colony Summer Pros
Jack Brandenburg
Seasonal Tennis Professional
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Hometown: Annapolis, MD
Fun Fact: I once reached the finals of a curling tournament
Audrey Greene
Seasonal Tennis Professional
Fordham University
Hometown: White Hall, MD
Fun Fact: I'm studying for my Personal Training Certification
Ethan Garren
Seasonal Tennis Professional
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Hometown: Arnold, MD
Fun Fact: I co-founded a touch football league in college
Stefan Hein
Seasonal Tennis Professional
Salisbury University
Hometown: Olney, MD
Fun Fact: Hershey bars are my favorite snack
Evan Hine
Seasonal Tennis Professional
Mount St. Mary's University
Hometown: Waynesboro, PA
Fun Fact: I have crooked pinkies
Josh Spiers
Seasonal Tennis Professional
Mount St. Mary's University
Hometown: Ponca City, OK
Fun Fact: I lived in Seoul, South Korea for 2 years
Mitch Desmond
Seasonal Tennis Professional
Salisbury University
Hometown: Moorestown, NJ
Fun Fact: I play tennis
Ethan Yu
Seasonal Tennis Professional
Ursinus College
Hometown: Wilmington, DE
Fun Fact: I can play 4 instruments
Russel Willenborg
Seasonal Tennis Professional
Salisbury University
Hometown: Fork, MD
Fun Fact: I love the Miami Dolphins
Sea Colony Full-Time Pros
Thomas Johnston
Director of Tennis USPTA, PTR, MS
Thomas is a three-time collegiate All-American and former head men's tennis coach at the University of Virginia. At UVA, Johnston established himself as one of the most innovative and successful coaches in the country. In 1997, UVA qualified for the national team tournament for the first time in the school's history. In another first, Thomas led his team to the finals of the 1998 ACC Championships and NCAA Regional Championships. Under his leadership, the team's NCAA national ranking improved from No. 95 to No. 15. Upon graduating, several of his students went on to achieve ATP world rankings.
With a master's degree in sports psychology, Thomas is a respected speaker offering seminars on the mental and strategic aspects of tennis.
Before joining Sea Colony, Thomas headed an award-winning tennis program at Wintergreen Resort in Virginia for 10 years. He was also named the USTA's 2015 Delaware District Pro of the Year.
Under Thomas' guidance as Tennis Director, Sea Colony is one of the top 20 resorts in the country, according to Tennis Resorts Online.com. In 2012 and 2016, Johnston led Sea Colony to a USTA Outstanding Facility of the Year award. Recently, Thomas was named 2019 Tournament Director of the Year for his leadership at October’s Boys 16 & Under National Clay Court Championship and June’s Vacasa Pro Women’s Open at Sea Colony, a $25,000 USTA Pro Circuit clay-court event.
NIKE
TENNIS
CAMPS
Serious. Fun.
The Junior Nike Tennis Camps at Sea Colony Beach Resort are a tennis day camps for kids looking to receive high-level tennis training, work on their technique, and be challenged by their peers.
The Nike Tennis Camp at Sea Colony Beach Resort is among the top junior tennis camps in Delaware. Come enjoy your summer, make friends and elevate your tennis game.
The Adult Nike Tennis Camps at Sea Colony Beach Resort offer 8-hour adult tennis clinics for players ages 18+. Elevate your game and enjoy a summer vacation at one of the top tennis camps for adults in Delaware!
The Nike Adult Tennis Camp's talented teaching staff tailors their instruction to your game and your goals, promoting learning while having fun.